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R349 TLW

1997 Perodua Nippa

White Petrol 847cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

22,308 mi
Last recorded22,308 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2008
Typical for 1997 Perodua Nippa52,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR349 TLW
MakePerodua
ModelNippa
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine847cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2008 22,308 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 22,290 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 21,032 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2007 21,032 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 5 Oct 2006 20,061 miles

How Reliable is the Perodua Nippa?

Based on 22,694 MOT tests across 2,547 vehicles.

68.0%
Pass Rate
3,023
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
2,547
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 2,262
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,491
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,182
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 843
Stop lamp not working 599
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R349 TLW is a 1997 Perodua Nippa in White with a 847cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1997 Perodua Nippa models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 52,404 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Perodua Nippa fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 2,262 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R349 TLW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Perodua Nippa typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Perodua Nippa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R349 TLW registered?

R349 TLW is a 1997 Perodua Nippa, first registered on 7 November 1997.

Is R349 TLW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R349 TLW shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R349 TLW have outstanding finance?

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